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In My Family, Mental Illness & Me, adults share their experience of growing up with a parent who has mental health problems and reflect on what needs to change in families, schools, and the wider system.
Spotlight: Davina McCall
Davina McCall, renowned for presenting shows including Big Brother and Long Lost Family, explores her complicated relationship with her mother, growing up with her grandparents, and reflects on how the relationship has shaped her today.
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These stories offer honest, personal reflections on family, mental health, and what it’s like to carry things that often go unseen.
JOEL'S STORY
"I was 13 when my Dad got ill. He had depression and chronic heart disease amongst other things. I had to do the cooking and clean up every night, everything that I thought Dad would do."
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AMBEYA'S STORY
"When my mother became ill, life changed suddenly. It become unpredictable and incomprehensible, going from one extreme to another. I had to learn to cope with the changing situation."
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A collection of short films exploring what it’s like to grow up when mental health problems are part of family life, from interviews to story-led films based on real experiences.
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If you’ve grown up with a parent or carer who has mental health problems and want to share your story, we’d love to hear from you — your words could help someone else feel less alone.
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